Assistant Director: Support Services

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring an Assistant Director: Support Services, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 – R573,897 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: WCMD 31/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Management of Transport Services in the Department, Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety in the Department, Provision of Effective and Efficient Facility Management (Accommodation), Management of Functions in Terms of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Managerial functions.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification).
• At least 5 years relevant experience.
• Competencies:
• Working knowledge in the following: Legislative
• Regulatory and Policy Frameworks
• Legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices applicable to support services within the public sector
• Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) and related accommodation and asset management prescripts
• Including inputs to the
• User Asset Management Plan (UAMP)
• Occupational Health and Safety
• (OHS) legislation
• Regulations and departmental health and safety frameworks
• Transport-related prescripts
• Including policies governing the management and utilisation of government and subsidised vehicles
• The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and relevant financial policies
• Directives and instructions applicable to operational support environments
• Labour Relations legislation
• Regulations and collective agreements applicable to the public service
• Operational and Management Knowledge
• Skills needed: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer literacy (including standard office applications and electronic record-keeping systems), Language and communication skills (verbal and written), Accounting, finance and audit skills (basic budgeting, expenditure monitoring and controls).